Schoharie CSD is closed for the school year.

In accordance with the governor’s executive order, the school budget vote and board election is being held by absentee ballot this year, with votes being tallied on June 9. For more information on the proposed budget and voting process, please see our Budget Page.

President Jaqueway called the Regular Board of Education Meeting of July 11, 2018, to order at 7:04 p.m.

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen to approve the Minutes of the of the Regular Meeting on June 20, 2018.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Burton)
Abstain – 1 (Bernhardt)
Motion Carried

President Jaqueway reviewed the Agenda and the July/August calendar of events and facilities use.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
President Jaqueway offered the privilege of the floor. No one wished to speak.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORTMr. Guasp stated that it was a very moving experience for all when Mr. Klingbeil, an honored Vietnam veteran and school crossing guard, received his diploma at the 2018 Graduation ceremony.

Mrs. Jaqueway reported that several school employees attended the Farm to School Institute for three days in June.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Capital Project UpdateSuperintendent Blanchard stated that Phase 2 would be submitted to NY SED for approval on July 20. Bidding for the project would take place late Fall or early Winter. When Phase 2 construction begins, a plan for moving classrooms will be implemented.

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of Superintendent Blanchard to take action on Personnel Items b. through e. as follows:

THAT the Board of Education approve Gail Borst, High School Teaching Assistant, additional hours for Distance Learning, approximately .75 hours/day starting at 7:15 a.m., Monday through Friday, Salary at current rate per STA Contract for the 2018-19 School Year, according to the School District Calendar.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Pamela Guest, Temporary Teacher Aide for Distance Learning for Regents Review Sessions, Salary at current rate per SCEA Contract, approximately 4 hours/day, effective 7/30/18 through 8/15/18.

BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Budget Transfer of $10,447 for Audit Services.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Burton)
Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the Proposal for Document Destruction from Schoharie County Chapter NYSARC, effective for the 2018-19 School year.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Burton)
Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded my Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the Schoharie Valley Concert Band’s Building Use Request for the high school auditorium, Home Economics Room and Band Room for 10/19/18, 12/14/18, 2/8/19 and 4/12/19 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Burton)
Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education approve the Wildwood School Agreement for Services for 2018-19.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Burton)
Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Committees and approve the authorization of funds to implement the special education program services and placements consistent with such recommendations for the 2018-19 school year based upon the report submitted to Board members dated July 11, 2018.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Burton)
Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle)
Motion Carried

OTHER BUSINESS
The following items were distributed to Board Members for review:
Jr./Sr. High School Monthly Report – July 2018

President Jaqueway stated that the next Board of Education Meeting will be as follows:
Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Classroom.